Re: INVERTER SPECIFICATION FOR SINGLE TO 3 PHASE

Thanks For all the help: I'll let you know how I get on.

john



--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "vavaroutsos" <pete@v...>
wrote:

> John, derating isn't necessary on many VFDs of 3HP or less. Most

of

> them have an over built input circuit that can run full output

power

> from single phase input. Take a look at the Teco FM100 series.

They

> are available from
>
> www.dealerselectric.com
>
> for a good price. Ask for Harold.
>
> ~petev
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "john_glynn57"
> <john_glynn57@y...> wrote:
> > As I am going to use an inverter to produce a 3 phase output

from a

> > single phase supply for my 2hp Bridgeport mill motor the

literature

> > suggests that I should overspec the inverter power rating by

1.73

> to
> > compensate for only having one input phase.
> >
> > Any advice
> >
> > PS Thanks for all the help so far